Coronavirus Guidance

Latest news and advice for musicians during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please monitor the updates issued online by the government and comply with all guidance provided.

Last updated: 26 January 2021

General considerations

Normal hygiene precautions

In order to slow the spread of Covid-19, please observe the advice on the NHS website which has some important guidance on catching and spreading germs.

Self-isolation, testing and tracing

If you have a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, it is important that you self-isolate and follow the NHS advice on testing and tracing.

Observing the lockdown

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are currently in different levels of lockdown and firebreak measures, read our latest advice.

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Help and support

Financial Assistance

Help for musicians in times of hardship and guidance on Government benefits.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Advice and support to help you to look after yourself.

Government Measures

Guidance on measures from the UK governments for the music industry.

Cancelled contracts and income loss

For MU members

Membership Subs Holiday

Struggling to pay your MU membership subscription during the Covid-19 crisis?

Coronavirus Hardship Fund

Our fund for MU members with genuine and pressing hardship

Workplace advice

Working from Home

What to consider when you are a musician working from home remotely

Music Teaching

Guidance and health and safety advice for musicians who teach during COVID-19.

Live performances

Advice for live musicians and music venues

Recording sessions

Safety advice for session musicians working in recording studios.

Theatre work

How we’re lobbying the Government to better protect theatre musicians

Orchestral work

Advice for orchestral players returning to work safely.

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